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Imbeau-Dulac, Abel combine for synchro gold at Canada Cup diving Grand Prix
CALGARY - Francois Imbeau-Dulac and Jennifer Abel were golden on home soil, winning the mixed three-metre synchro final on Sunday at Canada Cup FINA Diving Grand Prix. The Canadians won by a large mar...
Apr 07, 2019
Canadian Corey Conners wins Valero days after qualifying, will play Masters
SAN ANTONIO - His first PGA Tour victory in the bag and his ticket punched for next week’s Masters, Corey Conners’ primary concern was a big change to his work weeks going forward. “...
Apr 07, 2019
Homeland Security Sec. Nielsen resigns amid border turmoil
WASHINGTON - Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigned on Sunday amid President Donald Trump’s growing frustration and bitterness over the number of Central American families crossin...
Apr 07, 2019
Maryland House Speaker Busch dies, a Chesapeake Bay defender
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Michael Busch, a champion of the Chesapeake Bay and progressive causes during his record-tenure as Maryland’s Democratic House speaker, battled for the environment up until the ...
Apr 07, 2019
Canada's Koe settles for silver after falling to Edin at world championship
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Canada skip Kevin Koe put on a master class of exquisite shotmaking during the world men’s curling championship, providing a bevy of highlight-reel shots that helped his team...
Apr 07, 2019
A look at the first round of the NHL playoffs
With the NHL playoffs set to begin Wednesday, The Canadian Press takes a look at all eight first-round series. EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION (1) Tampa Bay Lightning versus (WC2) Columbus Blue J...
Apr 07, 2019
Thousands march in Montreal to denounce Quebec government's secularism bill
MONTREAL - Thousands of Montrealers chanted for solidarity and loudly denounced Premier Francois Legault on Sunday as they took to the streets to oppose the Quebec government’s proposed seculari...
Apr 07, 2019
Clevinger strikes out 10 as Indians top Jays 3-1 for sweep
CLEVELAND - Toronto was no match for Mike Clevinger, who was stopped Sunday only by upper back tightness that forced him from the game after five scoreless innings. Clevinger struck out 10 and allowed...
Apr 07, 2019
Toronto Arrows bring pro rugby union to Canada, losing heartbreaker to NOLA Gold
TORONTO - Pro rugby union arrived in Canada on Sunday, complete with a sellout crowd, a run on beer and a heartbreaking ending for the Toronto Arrows. Trailing the NOLA Gold 28-19 at the half in Major...
Apr 07, 2019
No Canada: Nation's Stanley Cup drought approaches 26 years
Whenever Eric Desjardins reunites with his 1993 Montreal Canadiens teammates, the topic of Canada’s ongoing Stanley Cup drought doesn’t come up in conversation. “We don’t see i...
Apr 07, 2019